COLLEGE LIBRARY ASSISTANT I (PART TIME)
TRUMAN COLLEGE
Truman College's Library is looking for a Part-Time College Library Assistant. Under general supervision, performs routine clerical duties relating to the operations of a college library.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Staffs the circulation desk, charging and discharging books and materials using the library's automated circulation system.
- Provides excellent customer service to library patrons in-person and over the phone: answers questions, books study rooms, and triages reference inquiries to librarians.
- Supports library patrons in the basic use of library technology such as printing, scanning, copying, and public computer access.
- Conducts shelf maintenance and shelf reading using Library of Congress Classification system.
- Prepares books and library materials for checkout including labeling, stamping, and preparing book jackets.
- Assists with interlibrary loan processes, including pulling books for holds, as well as sending and receiving items from other libraries.
- Uses the library system interface to update online item records as needed.
- Supports the library by compiling basic library statistics.
- Operates appropriate library equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be available to work weekdays and Saturdays (8:00 am to 3:30 pm).
- Graduation from high school or the equivalent and one year of general clerical and keyboarding experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Knowledge of basic office procedures and some knowledge of library clerical procedures. Some knowledge of alphabetical and numeric filing systems.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and the ability to operate a personal computer and basic library equipment.
- Physical ability to perform manual tasks.
- Skill in basic filing and in operating simple office machines. Skill in applying routine clerical library procedures.
- Good verbal communication skills.
Additional Information:
The starting salary range for this position is $17.05 - $18.25/hr.
Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Benefits information is found at https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
This is a Local 1708 Union position.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Thank you for your interest in CCC!
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